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Supersonic flight for SpaceShipTwo
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/29 12:48 CDT | 6 comments
Virgin Galactic achieved a major milestone today with the first supersonic flight for its SpaceShipTwo suborbital vehicle. The rocket fired for a total of 16 seconds.
Antares sails test payload into orbit
Posted by Jason Davis on 2013/04/22 11:12 CDT | 3 comments
Orbital Sciences Corporation completed a major milestone for NASA's COTS program as their Antares rocket sent a test payload into orbit.
Mars One astronaut selection announcement
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/21 08:29 CDT | 25 comments
Today I am on my way to New York City, where I will be serving as the moderator for Mars One's first press briefing.
Antares ready for inaugural flight
Posted by Jason Davis on 2013/04/11 09:48 CDT | 5 comments
Orbital Sciences Corporation is ready to send their Antares rocket system on its inaugural flight.
Pretty pictures: Gliding flight for SpaceShipTwo
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla on 2013/04/05 12:46 CDT | 8 comments
Some beautiful photos of a recent gliding flight test of SpaceShipTwo.
Dragon overcomes issues, arrives at Station
Posted by Jason Davis on 2013/03/04 09:16 CST | 2 comments
SpaceX's Dragon capsule has arrived at the International Space Station following a wild Friday in which the capsule's thrusters experienced an issue.
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